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  • Free Comic Book Day, Stan's Donut Virtual Race, and Digital Dessert Goals Virtual Event

    C. Victor, Calendar Editor

    Stan's Donut Virtual Race. Thru August 31, 2020 DONUT YOU LOVE DONUTS? Stan's is going VIRTUAL! WHAT IS THE Stan's Donut Virtual Race? Due to Covid-19 Coronavirus and the current limitations set by the state of Illinois and city of Chicago, the 2020 Stan's Donut race has been modified to a virtual race. For this year, the Stan's Donut Virtual Run will consist of a kids dash, 5k, 10k, half marathon, and marathon option. We'll ship (or you can pick-up) the shirt, medal, donut certificate, and any...

  • Edgemar Center for the Arts to host Film Festival this weekend

    Lori DeWaal

    Housed at the Edgemar Center for the Arts, nestled in the Frank Gehry designed complex on bustling Main Street in the beach town of Santa Monica, California, the 8th Annual Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival presents films of all genres that feature a distinct vision, a unique voice or a challenge to what is expected and accepted in the medium. "The larger film festivals all too often rally around a small group of films in a given season, and many high quality projects that don't...

  • The Conscious Life Expo near LAX, Soundwaves at SMPL in Downtown SM

    Observer Staff

    blackbox @ the edye: Joshua White Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.: Broad Stage (photo) For the last several years, Joshua White has been in demand as one of Southern California's most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Formed in January 2014, the Joshua White Quartet is a bi-coastal group focused on interpreting original compositions, as well as exploring the boundaries of collective improvisation. The JWQ features David Binney (Alto Sax) Harish Raghavan, Hamilton Price (bass) Damion...

  • Rub Shoulders With Celebs at a Red Carpet Oscar Party, Including Gift Suite & Dinner

    Rachel Ganz, Observer Staff Writer

    THE 5TH ANNUAL ROGER NEAL & Maryanne Lai OSCAR VIEWING DINNER-ICON AWARDS GIFT SUITE & AFTER PARTY PRESENTED BY The World Famous Hollywood Museum and Sponsor SINO TV NETWORK for the benefit of the Jose Iturbi Foundation ABC 7's TV On The Red Carpet Official Oscar Party Coverage with George Pennacchio And KABC 790am Sunday Night Live with Susan Olsen & Frank Sheftel will be broadcasting live from the Hollywood Museum George & Simona Papadopolous- Candidate for California Congress To Attend 2020...

  • Calendar: Fairview Library Presents Music and Movement at the Library

    Observer Staff

    Join us for a musical story time that will have little ones singing and dancing along as they learn important early literacy concepts at the Fairview Library on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 3:30 pm. This free, 30-minute program is for children ages 18 months to 5 years old and will be held in the Community Room. The Fairview Library is located at 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. Fairview Branch Library presents Preschool Explorers: Ice Age Learn about life during the Ice Age and free a toy animal from the i...

  • Songs of Fantasy at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer

    Songs of Fantasy at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica, located at 1008 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The 37th season of the Verdi Chorus continues with the Fox Singers , presented by the Verdi Chorus and the Sahm Family Foundation, in Songs of Fantasy for one night only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on February 1, at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for purchase at www.verdichorus.org or by calling (800) 838-3006. 17 Border Crossings at The Broad Stage...

  • Rats Invade Santa Monica Place; Community Invited Nevertheless

    Observer Staff

    Santa Monica Place commemorates the Year of the Rat with an annual Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, January 25 from 2 – 5 p.m. Hosted by comedian Paul "PK" Kim, celebrations will include authentic cultural performances and activities such as the traditional Chinese lion dance, Korean fan dance, stilt-walkers, traditional dough artist, balloon twister, family-friendly arts and crafts, and New Year's Wishing Trees, which will be placed near the event for patrons to hang a wish on the b...

  • Unusually High Tides Coming to Southern California Beaches

    Samuel Alioto, Observer Staff Writer

    A "King Tide:" is expected on January 10, 2020. At 8:13 am, times will measure 6.6 feet above the mean low low tide. (that's not a typo-there are two low tides on an average day, the lower one is called low low tide). On January 11th, at 8:53 am, the tides will be just a tad higher than the day before, at 6.67 feet. And on January 11th at 9:11 am, the high tides will measure 6.53 feet. On February 8 through 11th, Southern California beaches will see similarly high tides just after 9 am. If waves...

  • 'Light My Way Home' Holiday concert Starring Vocalist Mandy Dickson

    Tim Lillis, www.timlillismusic.com

    'Light My Way Home' is a holiday concert experience not to be missed! In its second year running, this magical multi-media show brings attendees back in time with classic holiday music from iconic holiday movies! Relive all of your favorite moments from Home Alone, Christmas Vacation, White Christmas, It's A Wonder Life, and many more with internationally acclaimed vocalist Mandy Dickson! Dickson is a global sensation who has performed with countless ensembles including the Tokyo Philharmonic...

  • Events: Military Family Documentary this Saturday at Santa Monica Bay Women's Club Set for Saturday, November 9th 2019

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer

    A free screening of "A Military Family Documentary - While Time Stands Still" will be presented by the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, this Saturday Nov. 9 in Santa Monica. The documentary follows three military wives before, during and after their husbands' combat deployment. Along the way you meet amazing families whose daily bravery will inspire you. The event is free and open to the public. The screening is at 10 a.m. and the doors open at 9:30 a.m. It will be followed by a panel discussion....

  • Mary Ann V Rebirths With @MaryAnnVelocity New EP out October 18, 2019

    Velocity means the speed of something in any given direction, and it took a while for songwriter/musical artist Mary Ann V to arrive with her latest EP, @MaryAnnVelocity. Now it's set for release on October 18, 2019 (digital-only) via her label, MAV Records. Mary Ann produced and recorded the music for this EP at Escape Velocity in Santa Monica, California (her own studio) using various techniques from traditional to modern. She recorded her vocals at 4th Street Recording (Nelly Furtado, No...

  • Flair Cleaners will match the total donations collected for breast, colon, prostate, and pediatric cancer research, up to $5000 dollars.

    Phyllis Grabot, Corridor Comms

    Flair Cleaners, Southern California's leading eco-friendly dry cleaners, is working to build awareness and raise funds to help cure breast, colon, prostate, and pediatric cancers throughout October. Customers and community members can donate all month at all four Flair Cleaners locations. "These diseases affect thousands in our communities, including our customers, friends, and family," said Gary Futterman, Owner of Flair Cleaners. "All month, we will be taking donations to support four...

  • President Trump's Motorcade From LAX to DTLA Bypasses Santa Monica Airport

    Liz Miller, Observer Staff Writer

    US President Donald J. Trump will attend a fundraiser dinner in Beverly Hills Tuesday evening. Seats range from $1000 for Bronze, to $100,000 and up. On Wednesday morning, he will seek a photo opportunity somewhere in LA's massive skid row, said to exceed 50 square blocks and contain 20,000 homeless people, mostly addicts and those with mental problems. The president leaves Silicon Valley around 3:20 p.m., an hour behind schedule as originally announced. He arrived at LAX at 4:20 pm, almost an...

  • Rosh Hashanah: Chabad in Santa Monica Offers Shofar Factory for Kids Sept. 15, 2019

    Observer Staff

    In preparation for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, Chabad in Santa Monica will be getting ready with a hands-on workshop. Each participant will sand, saw, drill and polish their very own authentic Shofar. Sept. 15 at 11 am. $18 per participant. Ages 5-12. Parents welcome to join and assist. Chabad in S. Monica 1428 17th St RSVP info@jewishsmonica.com or call 310-341-3837. Rosh Hashanah in 2019 will start on Sunday, the 29th of September, and will continue for 2 days until Monday, the 30th...

  • Pop-up Luigi's on the Santa Monica Pier Gave Free Italian Ice to a Few Hundred

    Taylor Garrett, Meg Creamer

    There's nothing more American than family trips to historic landmarks like Mt. Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, and our favorite old cracked bell. And there's nothing more #spoontaneous than recreating these monuments in unexpected places with Luigi's Red, White, & Blue cups and boxes. Coinciding with the launch of their latest "Red, White, & Blue" summer flavors, Cherry & Lemon Swirl and Blue Raspberry & Lemon Swirl, Luigi's brought some of America's most historic monuments to some of summer's...

  • The Strands and Dylan Meek at Harvelle's in Downtown SM Thursday Night September 19, 2019

    Critically acclaimed group The Strands, a local soul/jazz group out of Santa Monica team up with the force of nature that is Dylan Meek at Harvelle's on Thursday 9/19 at 9pm for a not to be missed musical event. Dylan Meek, a graduate of The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music is simply a wizard on keys, an exceptional Soul and R&B vocalist and killer composer. Meek born in Wimberley, Texas was a 13 year old prodigy. It was at this age when Jimmy Neely, the former pianist of Chuck Berry...

  • Coast Festival to Close 2 Miles of Santa Monica Streets on September 15th 2019

    Observer Staff

    The City Sponsored Coast event will be held on two miles of city streets closed to car traffic, including Ocean Avenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado. City press release follows. Santa Monica's free open streets celebration, COAST, returns on Sunday, September 15 featuring people-powered transportation, art, and imagination. Two miles of Santa Monica's streets will be closed to cars and filled with a pageant of crowd-sourced creativity in addition to live music, food, art, and hands-on...

  • Gelson's Pacific Palisades Holds 40th Anniversary Celebration on August 24-25

    Amanda Gibson, BWR PR

    When you turn back the clock to 1979, it's easy to spot some significant cultural milestones: Sony transformed music portability with the Walkman, Pink Floyd released The Wall, the first children's TV network Nickelodeon launched... and, of course, Gelson's opened in the Pacific Palisades! Four decades ago, the Palisades was still a quiet emerging community, and Gelson's helped to shepherd its growth and popularity, offering the very best produce, meats and other products, as well as unsurpassed...

  • The Experiment Stage on the Third Street Promenade Features Live Performances 8/11

    Observer Staff

    Celebrate the last days of Summer with free salsa classes, outdoor comedy shows, live music or some quality time lounging in new outdoor seating options on Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) in partnership with local organizations, bands, and instructors, will host two months of free community programming and activations on The Experiment Stage at Third Street Promenade beginning August 11 through September 30 of this year. All events are free...

  • Long Beach Jazz festival to Bedazzle Crowds This Weekend at Rainbow Lagoon Park

    Preity Upala, Observer Staff Writer

    This weekend, from the 9th to the 11th August, Long beach will host the 32nd Annual Long beach Jazz festival at Rainbow Lagoon Park, East shoreline drive in Long Beach. It will be featuring a great line-up from classic R&B to hot summer night jazz. It is said to be the only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting. The Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor...

  • Public Library to Host an All Day Celebration of All Things Canine, But Dogs are Not Welcome

    Edited by SM Observer

    Santa Monica Public Library presents Dog Days @ the Library, a day filled with fun dog-related activities on Saturday, August 24, 2019. On this day, we are honoring dogs by recognizing the important roles they play in people's lives. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help humans in countless ways such as keeping us safe as watchdogs, assisting as service animals, and aiding in search and rescue. Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.) will host an all-day celebration: 10:30 am:...

  • Memorial Pep Rally for SamoHi Teacher and Track Coach, Patrick Cady set for 8/25/2019

    Crystal Reed, SamoHi Alumni Assn
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    MEMORIAL PEP RALLY FOR BELOVED SAMOHI TEACHER AND COACH, PATRICK CADY (August 25, 2019) EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME TOGETHER TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE BELOVED SAMOHI TEACHER AND COACH, PATRICK CADY on Sunday, August 25th at 10 a.m. in the Greek Theater on Samohi's campus (601 Pico Blvd.). Music performances, recognition by the City Council, eulogies by his loved ones, and more. Long-time Malibu resident Patrick Cady (1946-2019) taught and coached in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District...

  • Star Athletes Launch ESPY Week and the Game On Gala at the Prestigious W Hotel in Hollywood

    Regina Weber, Observer Staff Writer

    "The 2nd Annual Game On Gala" which was held at the prestigious W Hotel in Hollywood was attended by 650 guests. The Gala presented the following co- stars: Floyd Mayweather, Nick Cannon, Ty Dollar Sign, Warren Moon, Ron "Gronk" Gronkowski, James Lesure Bai Ling, Jimmy Jean-Louis (New Heroes), Colton Underwood (The Bachelor), Eric Bigger, (The Bachelor), Jimmy Allen (Country Star), Terrell Owens (athlete/TV star) Rashad Jennings (DWTS champ/NFL), Adrian Dev, Max Soto (owner of Soto Events, LLC)...

  • Fearless Fashion at the Skirball: A Look Back at the 1960's

    Regina Weber, Observer Staff Writer

    Do you know or remember what fashion was like in the 1960's? "Fearless Fashion" at the Skirball is a costume show presenting fashion as art in the 1960's. It is well worth seeing this exhibit. Each costume is a piece of art expressing the freedom to dream, dance, and be seen. It is fun, colorful, and full of drama. This exhibition tells the story about a fashion designer, Rudi Gernreich. He was inspired by fashion and wanted to inspire others to feel free to express themselves. Rudi wanted to...

  • What is Tacotopia? Can You Find Hot Sauce on Instagram?

    Sterling Roberts, Observer Staff Writer

    If you love tacos, you'll love Tacotopia. While from the name it seems like it could be a taco restaurant, Tacotopia actually an art installation presented by hot sauce brand Cholula, or as they phrase it on their website, an "instagrammable amusement park disguised as a pop-up museum." Inside, there are over 25 experiences to try! These line the walls on all sides in bright colors with fun themes. Just to list a few, there is a foam pit mimicking guacamole, an avocado chair, a salsa bar, and a...

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